Creative Chicken Rotini

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Creative Chicken Rotini - a colorful, flavorful pasta dish

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

40 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

439

Sugar

11g

Fat

7.5g

Creative Chicken Rotini is a beautiful, colorful pasta dish that is sure to impress. The dish is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining friends. The marinade and spaghetti sauce provide a wealth of flavor with minimal effort required. By using a spiral-shaped pasta, the dish can be made even more visually appealing. While not particularly healthy, it is a crowd-pleaser and can be made more nutritious by adding a variety of vegetables to the dish.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix the red wine vinegar, zesty Italian dressing, and spaghetti sauce together.
2.	Add the boneless chicken breasts to the bowl, making sure each piece is coated in the marinade.
3.	Set the bowl in the fridge and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5.	Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
6.	Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
7.	Drain the pasta and stir in the cooked chicken.
8.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Creative Chicken Rotini is an easy, one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

The colorful, spiral-shaped pasta is sure to impress dinner guests with its unique appearance.

The dish is packed with flavor and can be customized to personal taste preferences.

CONS

The use of bottled marinade and spaghetti sauce can make the dish high in sodium.

The chicken can dry out if overcooked, so be sure to monitor cooking time closely.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Creative Chicken Rotini is not a particularly healthy meal, it does offer some nutritional benefits.
The dish contains lean protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the pasta.
Adding vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or spinach can boost the nutrient content.

	1/2 cup red wine vinegar
	1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
	1 can spaghetti sauce
	4 boneless chicken breasts
	1 lb rotini pasta ( green , white & red swirls )